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Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at the differing take on the new tier 4 restrictions announced. In our special feature, we’re looking deeper into the government’s U-turn, the new variant and the public’s reaction.Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news. …………………………………………………….The recurring message in Sunday’s papers is that “Christmas is cancelled”.”Will this nightmare ever end?” asks the Mail on Sunday.Scotland on Sunday similarly describes the tightening of measures as the…

Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban cuts local business tax, Budapest’s mayor criticises the move. On a Facebook post, the Lord Mayor of Budapest said: “Halving this tax does not manage this crisis, but deepens it.” Hungary Viktor Orban announces new COVID-19 relief measures Hungary’s government will extend a moratorium, a moratorium is an authorized delay in an activity or obligation, on household and business loan repayments until July 2021. Families with children or expecting a child…

Brexit: ‘Just a few hours’ left to agree on Brexit trade deal with EU The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said there are “just a few hours left” for the UK and EU to agree on a post-Brexit trade deal.  Speaking in the European Parliament on Friday, he said it was “the moment of truth” for the two sides to come to an agreement.  He said there was still a “chance” of a deal, but…

News Briefing VIDEO: Kidnapped schoolboys RELEASED! – Brazil Covid-19 spike – Iran builds underground nuclear facility amid US tension – Russian cyberattack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWXcUdsgwEM WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing COVID-19: UK reports 35,383 more daily coronavirus cases and further 532 deaths Jacob Rees-Mogg under fire for dismissing Unicef’s UK grants as stunt UK, EU leaders pessimistic about last-minute Brexit trade deal Hundreds of Nigerian schoolboys released, local governor says Turkey, Iraq draw closer over terror…

Friday 18 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 18 December 2020 News Briefing -As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19  numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 75,299,629Deaths: 1,668,691Recovered: 52,869,567 News Briefing Video roundup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWXcUdsgwEM US, Biden Voice New Alarm About CyberattackBrazil sees spike in Covid-19 cases, deaths as vaccine mired in uncertaintyTurkey, Iraq draw closer over terror threatHundreds of Nigerian schoolboys released, local governor saysUK, EU leaders pessimistic about last-minute Brexit…

Furlough extended until the end of April 2021 Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme for one month until the end of April 2021.  The extension, he said, would provide “certainty for millions of jobs and businesses.”  It means the government will continue to pay 80% of the wages of workers who have been furloughed.  Sunak also confirmed the government-guaranteed Covid-19 business loan schemes will also be extended until the end of March 2021.  The…

68% of England under tier 3 coronavirus rules for Christmas 68% of England will be living under England’s toughest coronavirus restrictions this Christmas – equivalent to 38 million. Around 30% of the population will be in tier two, while 2% will be in tier one, with the least strict level of curbs. Here’s a recap of the new tier 3 areas starting from 00:01 Saturday 19 December: Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire Berkshire Peterborough The whole of Hertfordshire…

The hottest health and wellness trends of 2020 we’re taking into the new year 2020 trends in health and wellness had some major health benefits as the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns changed so many aspects of life as we knew it, including how we eat, changes in attitudes towards mental health, exercise and more.  health food trends 2020 “How to make bread?” was one of the most common Google searches in the UK over 2020.…

Thursday’s  News Briefing VIDEO – Homeless people trapped in ‘intolerable’ conditions – Covid-19 tier updates – UK & US mini trade deal – Boy escapes Boko Haram kidnapping – US & UK mini trade deal – Vaccine & Brexit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tgUDxVMktg Covid-19: Areas in England await Covid tier changes Homeless people in temporary housing at highest level since 2006 – as some trapped in ‘intolerable’ conditions China to welcome WHO mission to investigate origins of…

Thursday 17 December Daily Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 17 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 74,537,459Deaths: 1,655,307Recovered: 52,374,434 Erdogan: US sanctions ‘blatant attack’ on Turkey’s sovereigntySaudi Arabia’s first batch of coronavirus vaccine arrivesUS to unseal charges against Lockerbie bombing suspect: MediaChina to welcome WHO mission to investigate origins of Covid-19 pandemicHomeless people in temporary housing at highest level since…

News Briefing VIDEO: Covid-19 Xmas rules – UNICEF feeds UK kids & UK economy will bounceback  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwIydU7S-vY&t=1s WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Covid: Relaxation of UK Christmas rules ‘unlikely to change’ Vaccine ‘gamechanger’ will see UK economy bounce back sharply, analysts say COVID-19: For the first time in its history UNICEF will help feed kids in the UK Paris fined €90,000 for appointing too many women in senior roles Iran’s probe into downing of…

No-deal Brexit 2020: 5 ways it’ll change your everyday! How will a no-deal affect you? The UK has the threat of a no-deal Brexit looming again after prime minister Boris Johnson returned from a Brussels meeting with the European Commission and having failed to secure any concessions on a potential free trade agreement.  How likely is a no-deal Brexit? Very likely. The no-deal Brexit odds are high but the Prime Minister said leaving without…

Wednesday 16 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 16 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 73,821,896Deaths: 1,642,044Recovered: 51,833,667 Paris fined €90,000 for appointing too many women in senior rolesFor the first time in its history UNICEF will help feed kids in the UKVaccine ‘gamechanger’ will see UK economy bounce back sharply, analysts sayRelaxation of UK Christmas rules ‘unlikely to…

Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: BREXIT food plans – Biden wins AGAIN – Tier 3 London https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKFJ6v3dEU Covid: Millions more face tier 3 as new strain identified UK to fast track some perishable goods at ports from 1 January Tech giants would face steep fines, market bans under draft EU rules Kabul’s deputy governor killed in Afghanistan blast Arab nations condemn bomb attack on oil tanker in Jeddah port Biden aims to unify nation as electoral…

Millions of pounds worth of food could go to waste as London enters Tier 3 Food could go to waste as a result of the government’s move to put London in tier 3 at midnight tomorrow. Millions of pounds worth of food is expected to go to waste as all bars and restaurants will be forced to close, although they can offer takeaway and delivery services. Restaurateurs are feeling the devastating blow as Christmas is…

Tuesday 15 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 15 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 73,202,281Deaths: 1,628,238Recovered: 51,344,562 Tech giants would face steep fines, market bans under draft EU rulesUK to fast track some perishable goods at ports from 1 JanuaryCovid-19: Millions more face tier 3 as new strain identified Previous Next News Briefing VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKFJ6v3dEU Headlines: What…

Monday 14 December Daily Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 3 April 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active  Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 72,659,864Deaths: 1,619,161Recovered: 50,876,275 Saudi declares victory over CovidLondon mayor asks PM to consider closing secondary schoolsBrexit trade talks Previous Next News Briefing Video roundup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mfmajO24G8 Headlines: What the papers say? Brexit trade talks: Process ‘still has legs’, UK source saysCOVID-19: London mayor urges PM…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at the differing take on the final stretch of negotiations between the UK and EU as the deadline for a deal is just hours away.  In our special feature, we’re diving into the debate as to whether the rules should be relaxed over Christmas as fears grow it’ll lead to a third wave.  Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news.  …………………………………………………. Merkel wants…

Bread, BLM and Carole Baskin among UK’s most googled of 2020 Much like the US, the top google searches UK 2020 is “coronavirus”. As the pandemic swept the world, Brits were googling “How to make a facemask?” “When will gyms reopen?” as they prepared for months in lockdown. Wanting to know the coronavirus symptoms day by day, “Coronavirus symptoms” and “Coronavirus update” were in the top five. How to make bread step by step Back in…

Google top trending US searches this year sum up 2020 perfectly: Kobe Bryant, Naya Rivera, Chadwick Boseman, Covid and Unemployment  It’s been a strange year. A year of uncertainty, economic struggle, lockdowns and death. And the top google searches in the US reflect it.  The United States: Top Google trends 2020 The top US trending topics this year are not a surprise. “Coronavirus”, “election results” and “Zoom” led the way. However, these aren’t the top…

A Romanian living in Dubai was threatened with a toy gun by a Nigerian gang that lured him through the Tinder app. The Dubai resident was lured into a flat after he met a woman online on the dating app Tinder. The Dubai Court of First Instance heard that the Romanian man was threatened with a toy gun by a gang of two women and a man from Nigeria who stole his money and credit…

Friday’s News Briefing VIDEO – US moves forward with vaccine – Turkey sanctions – BREXIT no-trade deal likely – Brits 2021 travel ban https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQcq6pVkWzI&t=1s Friday’s News Briefing VIDEO – US moves forward with vaccine – Turkey sanctions – BREXIT no-trade deal likely – Brits 2021 travel ban WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing EU Travel Ban for British Tourists from 1st of Jan 2021 Boris Johnson facing legal challenge over decision not to fire Priti Patel…

Friday 11 December Daily Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 11 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 70,735,868 Deaths: 1,588,759 Recovered: 49,166,194 News Briefing Video Roundup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQcq6pVkWzI Israel and Morocco agree to normalise ties in latest US-brokered deal Boris Johnson facing legal challenge over decision not to fire Priti Patel EU Travel Ban for British Tourists…

Boris Johnson facing a legal challenge over the decision not to fire Priti Patel. The FDA Union is suing Boris Johnson after he largely dismissed allegations of bullying by Home Secretary Priti Patel. Priti Patel is feeling the pressure to resign as FDA union launch a legal battle with No 10. The PM is looking to hold off at least until the end of January 2021 before asking Priti Patel to resign. The pre-action notice…

British Tourists have been served with an EU travel ban from the 1st of Jan 2021 with Brussels saying its travel exemption will be taken away after Brexit transition period. Borders are still open to UK citizens currently as the country is still in the EU’s single market and customs union until 31 December. Also, EU citizens living in the UK will maintain current travel rights to the continent after the Brexit transition period ends.…